publicity stunt

noun

: something done just to get the attention of the public
Her antics on the show were just a publicity stunt.

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This isn’t the first headline-grabbing publicity stunt from Blue Origin—the company previously launched Star Trek icon William Shatner into space, which gave the actor something of an existential crisis. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 This initially seemed like at least partly a publicity stunt designed to enable Bronny and LeBron to become the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025 So the Python challenge is basically a publicity stunt. Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2025 Tacopina said Rihanna's appearance in court wasn't a publicity stunt but a symbol of the couple's dedication to each other and their family. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for publicity stunt

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“Publicity stunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publicity%20stunt. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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